President Uhuru's Inaugural Speech at the 50th Anniversary of Africa Union

Here is President Uhuru Kenyatta's Inaugural address at the 50th Anniversary of Africa Union.

I am delighted to be among brothers and sisters at this eminent Assembly that marks the 50th Anniversary of the launch of our premier multilateral institution of the Organization of the African Unity and precursor to the African Union.

I also wish to congratulate you, Mr Chairman, for hosting this historic celebration and commend you most sincerely for the able manner in which you steered the watershed and memorable celebrations yesterday. I am sure that each and every one of us will return home with cherished memories of the event.

I feel honoured that my first AU Summit is this defining Assembly that seeks to set the stage for the re-birth of Africa, as espoused by the theme of our Summit: Pan Africanism and African renaissance.

Mr Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,

On behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, allow me to extend our deepest gratitude to Africa in its entirety for the honour you all bestowed upon me and the people of Kenya by attending my swearing-in ceremony on 9th April, 2013 in Nairobi. I also acknowledge the many messages of goodwill that I received after my election as President of the Republic of Kenya, and remain humbled by the strong expression of support.